Planning for protection and risk mitigation measures against flood events presents major challenges for engineers and builders.<\/h2>\n
Every day, floods\u202foccur\u202fin parts of the world\u202fand result in losses of life and property. Taking into account seasonal rainfalls and rare or unforeseen catastrophic events such as tsunamis, it is possible for planners to\u202fanticipate, and with sound civil engineering practices, to mitigate risks and plan some control over the damaging effects of floods.<\/p>\n
We will work with you to develop:<\/p>\n
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- Dykes, levees<\/li>\n
- Geo-barriers<\/li>\n
- Flood mitigation structures such as:\n
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- Dry dams<\/li>\n
- Storm water reservoirs and canals<\/li>\n
- Conveyance tunnels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>Terre Arm\u00e9e flood protection solutions<\/h2>\n
Flood protection implies using raised structures and landscape features such as retaining walls and barriers to combat and control flood forces, but also subsurface structures and surface strata fortification to control the effects of seepage, drainage and soil erosion. Terre Arm\u00e9e solutions address all areas of soil-structure needs for planning in flood-prone environment.<\/p>\n
Dykes or levees<\/a><\/h2>\n
Dykes or levees<\/a> are active defenses against floods and constitute the most common structures built to prevent flooding and submersion. In specific situations for which the footprint has to be minimized or for high structures, Reinforced Earth\u00ae dykes and levees<\/a>, either with vertical or steep faces (ArmaGreen\u00ae and ArmaStone\u00ae solutions), are solutions with proper adaptation to site conditions.<\/p>\n
Combined with deep in-situ waterproofing techniques, Reinforced Earth\u00ae embankments become efficient geo-barriers. This applies to new built structures and also to the raising of existing structures.<\/p>\n
The TerraDyke™<\/a> concept developed by Terre Arm\u00e9e is a customized engineered solution particularly well adapted to the construction of dykes. This state-of-the-art technique is based on the use of geotextile tubes which constitute the core of the dykes. It is a soft solution offering the advantages of geosynthetic materials and site won fill materials.<\/p>\n
When basal reinforcement is necessary due to the nature of the foundation soil of the structures, ArmaLynk\u00ae and ArmaGrid\u00ae<\/a> geogrids will provide the right answer.<\/p>\n
Dykes and levees <\/a>are complex structures with engineering constraints related to geotechnics and hydraulics. Our geosynthetic products provide the solutions to cope with the commonly met issues as far as filtration and separation (TerraTextile™<\/a>), erosion protection (TechRevetment™<\/a>, TerraGreen™, ArmaWeb\u00ae<\/a>), drainage (TerraFlow™<\/a>) and waterproofing (TerraLine™ GCL<\/a>) are concerned.<\/p>\n
Flood control structures<\/h2>\n
Floods can come from the sea or from rivers but they might also be the consequences of rainstorms. In such cases dry dams, reservoirs, canals and conveyance tunnels are efficient storm water management works.<\/p>\n
Our Reinforced Earth\u00ae walls<\/a> as well as our ArmaGreen\u00ae and ArmaStone\u00ae steep slope solutions represent a proven alternative to other construction methods and materials used to build flood control structures. MSE structures present the inherent advantages of economy, flexibility and speed of construction. When working in cut conditions, T-Wall\u00ae<\/a> and TechWall™<\/a> precast retaining walls are convenient solutions.<\/p>\n
TechSpan\u00ae<\/a> and TechBox™<\/a> precast solutions provide similar benefits for the construction of water conveyance tunnels.<\/p>\n
Emergency shelters<\/h2>\n
The analysis of tragic tsunamis in the past decades have shown that with proper measures, many lives could have been saved. The construction of elevated platforms to serve as shelters in urban areas is one of these measures and the intrinsic characteristics of Reinforced Earth\u00ae retaining walls<\/a> made this technique a perfect solution for such structures.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Related solutions<\/h2><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Reinforced Earth\u00ae<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
Reinforced Earth\u00ae<\/h3>\n
Our flagship technique, Reinforced Earth\u00ae, is based on the principle of the friction between soil and reinforcements creating a permanent and predictable bond. At the origin of all mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls on the market today, we are continuously perfecting this ingenious technique.<\/span>
Discover<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>TerraDyke™<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
TerraDyke™<\/h3>\n
The TerraDyke™ geotextile tube is an excellent option for the construction of gravity standing structures for the rehabilitation of shorelines.
DISCOVER<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>TechRevetment™<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
TechRevetment™<\/h3>\n
The TechRevetment™ geosynthetic form concrete mattress is widely used for riverbank and riverbed protection. Our erosion protection solutions are highly resistant and durable, assuring for long-term service and limited maintenance.
DISCOVER<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>ArmaGreen\u00ae<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
ArmaGreen\u00ae<\/h3>\n
ArmaGreen\u00ae<\/strong> is an engineered solution for reinforced soil slopes that require promotion of natural vegetation along the slope surface. This sustainable solution provides optimized \u201cgreen\u201d integration in natural or peri-urban landscapes.
DISCOVER<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>ArmaStone\u00ae<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
ArmaStone\u00ae<\/h3>\n
ArmaStone\u00ae is an engineered solution for reinforced soil slopes and vertical MSE walls which require an attractive mineral look along the slope surface, either to mimic the surrounding natural environment or simply to provide pleasing aesthetics for urban and peri-urban infrastructure.
DISCOVER<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>ArmaGrid\u00ae UX<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
ArmaGrid\u00ae UX<\/h3>\n
ArmaGrid\u00ae UX (PET and PP) is a knitted polyester Geogrid providing tensile reinforcement capacity in one direction. ArmaGrid\u00ae UX is best suited for demanding soil reinforcement applications.
DISCOVER<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>ArmaGrid\u00ae BX<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
ArmaGrid\u00ae BX<\/h3>\n
ArmaGrid\u00ae BX (PET and PP) is high strength and low strain biaxial knitted geogrid manufactured with high tenacity polyester yarns.
DISCOVER<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>ArmaLynk\u00ae<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
ArmaLynk\u00ae<\/h3>\n
ArmaLynk\u00ae is a high capacity geogrid that can be used for various basal reinforcement and ground stabilization applications.
DISCOVER<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>TerraGreen™<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
TerraGreen™<\/h3>\n
TerraGreen™ geosynthetic turf reinforcement mats allow for durable erosion protection and will help you make significant savings compared to rock riprap and other traditional solutions.
DISCOVER<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>ArmaWeb\u00ae<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
ArmaWeb\u00ae<\/h3>\n
Terre Arm\u00e9e\u2019s ArmaWeb\u00ae is an expandable, cellular soil confinement solution. It is an ideal answer for engineers and builders seeking to design or install a durable system for permanent or temporary control of erosion, stabilizing subgrade soils or for controlled load distribution.
DISCOVER<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>TerraTextile™ W<\/h2><\/div><\/div>
TerraTextile™ W<\/h3>\n
Under the umbrella of TerraTextile™, our woven geotextile solutions address construction challenges associated with soft and poorly draining soils. The solution provides long term separation, filtration and hydrostatic pressure control that in turn constricts potential surface and subgrade deformations.